Integrated cement production plant for Nacala

The Balaka-Lilongwe railway now enables coal imports from Mozambique’s Tete Province, where Indian companies have bought mines to supply coal to India.

Heidelberg Materials is expanding in Morocco by increasing its stake in Asment de Témara to 63% and acquiring 100% of Grabemaro.

Kenmare Resources is increasing production at its Moma titanium project in Mozambique, despite a 3% decline last year.

The growing demand for cement and clinker in the US, Africa, and the EU may lead to a supply shortage in the Mediterranean, prompting exporters to secure import facilities.

Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana will enhance the Beira-Zimbabwe-Botswana railway and develop a US$1.5 billion deepwater port at Techobanine.

The Port of Nacala in Mozambique handled 13.6 Mt of coal last year, exceeding expectations after Vale’s 2023 exit but below the initial railway target.